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Luddism|ˈlʌdɪz(ə)m|
[f. Lud or Ludd (see next) + -ism.]
a. The practices of the Luddites.
1812Chron. in Ann. Reg. 115 Several persons have been apprehended [at Huddersfield] on various charges of Luddism. 1817Ann. Reg. 79 That atrocious system of combination, outrage, and hired assassination, which has prevailed in some of the midland counties, under the name of Luddism. 1893Athenæum 5 Aug. 189/1 Her family on both sides had lived in the thick of Luddism.
b. Also luddism. More generally, intense dislike of or opposition to technological innovation.
1967Sunday Times 16 Apr. 24 Systems men are just as susceptible to Luddism as anyone else. 1986Times 22 Apr. 13/2 The NUJ's warning to the luddism of the print unions. |